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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 748.74 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 748.74 and 425.08 is: 587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 748.74 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/748.74 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 748.74 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 318,274.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,274.40/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.53

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